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UMF 826M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,434 mi
Last recorded19,434 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMF 826M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 19,434 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear suspension damp affect slightly deterated

Pass 16 Jun 2018 18,566 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seat bolts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf mirror lose

Fail 3 Jul 2017 17,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion by passenger seat mounting bolt

Fail 30 Jun 2017 17,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion by passenger seat mounting bolt

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in driveshaft joints

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear of seat mountings on body corroded both sides

Fail 9 Jun 2015 16,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf mirror glass lose

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf mirror glass lose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,732 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nsf door mirror glass lose

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,749 miles

bonnet release cable broken

clutch slave cylinder leaking badly

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,749 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release cable broken

clutch slave cylinder leaking badly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,473 miles

front suspension creaking possibly in need of greasing

rear diff brace cracked across length

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front kingpins required greasing PLEASE BE AWARE THIS HAS BEEN DONE AND CHECK FOR NEXT 100 MILES THAT GREASE DOES NOT CONTAMINATE BRAKES !!!

nearside front anti roll bar linkage was rubbing on lower suspension arm but after repairing anti roll bar bracket is now clear

offside front lower trunion joint slightly creaky

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,395 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

front inner wings starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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UMF 826M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMF 826M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UMF 826M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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